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Is Printful Right for Nonprofits? Compare Features, Fees, and Fit
Printful handles merch fulfillment but lacks donation forms, donor CRM, or event tools. See how Zeffy compares.
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Zeffy VS Printful
Pricing
Zeffy:
$
0.
Printful: 
Varies.
Product costs only, no platform fees
Processing fees
Printful:
Varies.
Payment processing depends on your payment provider (e.g., Stripe charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction)
Platform fees
Zeffy:
$
0.
Zeffy never takes a cut. Unlike platforms that skim 3–5%, you keep 100% of every donation.
Printful:
$0.
No platform fees — no charges for creating products or connecting your store.
Monthly fees
Zeffy:
$
0/month.
No subscriptions, no paywalls. Every org, big or small, gets full access for free.
Printful:
$0.
Printful Free plan at $0/month; Growth plan $24.99/month, which becomes free once monthly sales reach $12,000.
Other fees
Zeffy:
$
0.
We've never charged a single cent to nonprofits and we never will.
Printful:
Varies.
Product picking fee: $0.95 per item (US). Pack-in fulfillment fee free in the US. Digitization fees may apply for embroidery.
Pricing transparency
Zeffy:
10/10.
No platform fees, no credit card fees, no hidden fees, no fees period!
Printful:
3/10.
No clear pricing page found. Fees buried across multiple help articles and third-party sites.
Value for money
Zeffy:
5/5.
450+ reviews on Capterra. All-in-one fundraising, zero fees, unbeatable value.
Printful:
3.8/5.
Features
Zeffy:
5/5.
No training needed. Built for busy nonprofit teams, not tech pros. Launch a campaign in under 30 minutes.
Printful:
4.3/5.
Built for ecommerce, not fundraising - no donation tools, donor management, or nonprofit features
Donations
Zeffy: 
Donations without the cut. Custom forms, tax receipts, donor tracking — all fee-free.
Printful:
No donation tools - built for product sales only, not fundraising or donor relationships
Ticketing
Zeffy:
Sell tickets, check in guests, track sales — and keep 100%. No fees. No fine print.
Printful:
No event ticketing - focuses on physical product fulfillment, not event management
Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
Zeffy:
Teams or individuals launch fundraising pages in minutes. Track progress, keep 100%. No fees.
Printful:
No peer-to-peer fundraising - built for direct sales, not supporter-led campaigns
Auctions
Zeffy:
Run auctions without giving up a percentage. List items, track bids, collect payments — all fee-free.
Printful:
No auction features - Printful is a print-on-demand fulfillment service, not a fundraising platform
Raffles
Zeffy:
Host online raffles and 50/50s. Track sales, set ticket limits, stay compliant — all without paying a cent.
Printful:
No raffle tools - designed for ecommerce sales, not fundraising campaigns or prize draws
Online Store
Zeffy:
Skip the tool sprawl. Sell merch and manage your store in one place — no fees, no add-ons.
Printful:
Print-on-demand store with product mockups, inventory management, and automated fulfillment
Memberships
Zeffy:
Automate memberships with no per-member fees. Dues go straight to your org — perfect for clubs, alumni, and supporters.
Printful:
No membership tools - ecommerce store integration only for product sales, not member management
Donor management/CRM
Zeffy:
Ditch the expensive CRM. Track donations, send thank-yous, and build donor loyalty — all fee-free.
Printful:
No donor management - order fulfillment only, no contact database or supporter relationship tools
Emails & Newsletter
Zeffy:
Manage contacts and send newsletters from the same place you fundraise. Unlimited sends, no fees.
Printful:
No email marketing - product fulfillment service only, requires separate email platform
Payment Processing
Zeffy:
Accept donations, ticket sales, and payments — all 100% fee-free. No cuts, no hidden fees, ever.
Printful:
No payment processing - integrates with your existing store's payment system (Shopify, WooCommerce, etc.)
Payment Methods
Zeffy:
All-in-one fundraising: donations, events, memberships, email, and donor CRM — 100% free.
Printful:
Credit cards and Apple/Google Pay are accepted through Printful's product checkout; there are no ACH/bank transfer options or native in-person Tap to Pay — the system is built for merchandise sales, not donations.
Credit Card Payments
Zeffy:
Accept all major credit cards with zero processing fees. Zeffy covers the cost — you keep 100% of every donation.
Printful:
Credit cards accepted through Printful's checkout - designed for product sales, not donations or nonprofit giving
Apple Pay & Google Pay
Zeffy:
One-tap donations and tickets with Apple Pay & Google Pay. No fees, just smooth mobile checkouts.
Printful:
Apple Pay and Google Pay available at checkout - but built for merchandise sales, not charitable giving
ACH / Bank Transfers
Zeffy:
Accept bank transfers with zero fees. Full donation amounts go straight to your mission.
Printful:
No ACH bank transfers - card-only checkout limits large gift options for nonprofit supporters
Tap to Pay App
Zeffy:
Anyone on your team can take payments from their phone. No card reader, no fees, no friction.
Printful:
No in-person payment tools - ecommerce platform only, requires separate hardware for events or fundraisers
Support
Zeffy:
5/5.
Real humans, real fast. Free email and phone support — no bots, no paywalls, no runaround.
Printful:
3.9/5.
Support built for ecommerce sellers, not nonprofits. Chat and email only during business hours - no fundraising expertise or phone support.
Help Center
Zeffy:
Searchable help docs, video tutorials, and step-by-step guides — all free, all the time.
Printful:
Extensive searchable knowledge base focused on product fulfillment, printing, shipping, and ecommerce — no nonprofit fundraising guidance.
Email Support
Zeffy:
Email us anytime. Most questions answered within hours — not days.
Printful:
Email support available but built for ecommerce sellers - no nonprofit fundraising expertise.
Phone Support
Zeffy:
Need to talk? Call us. Real support from real people who understand nonprofits.
Printful:
No phone support — chat and email only during business hours.
Onboarding
Zeffy:
Get set up in under 30 minutes. No training required — but we're here if you need us.
Printful:
No dedicated nonprofit onboarding; self-service setup and docs only.
Community
Zeffy:
Join thousands of nonprofits sharing tips, templates, and best practices.
Printful:
No community forum or user groups focused on nonprofit best practices.
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Sell merch and raise funds in one place, with zero fees
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Sell merch and accept donations in one place
Printful handles product orders, but you still need separate tools for donations, ticketing, and donor follow-up. Zeffy does it all without the patchwork.
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Built for fundraising, not just fulfillment
Printful's support team knows ecommerce inside out, but they can't help you plan a fundraiser or grow your donor base. Zeffy's team gets nonprofit life.
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No monthly fees, no surprise costs
Printful's free plan works until you scale, then you're paying $25/month plus per-item fees. Zeffy stays 100% free, no matter how much you raise or sell.
Does Zeffy handle product fulfillment like Printful does?
No. Zeffy doesn't handle physical product fulfillment or inventory. We focus on the fundraising side so you can accept donations, sell tickets, and manage supporters in one place. Yes. Zeffy includes event ticketing and registration tools so you can sell event tickets and merchandise together. Printful only handles product orders, not event management.
Can I sell merchandise and accept donations on the same platform?
Yes. Zeffy lets you run an online store and accept donations in one place, so you don't need separate tools for merchandise sales and fundraising. Everything lives under one roof.
Does Zeffy charge monthly fees or per-item fulfillment costs?
No. Zeffy is 100% free with no monthly fees, transaction fees, or per-item costs. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep the platform running.
Can I manage donor relationships and track supporters in Zeffy?
Yes. Zeffy includes donor management tools so you can track supporter history, send thank-you emails, and build relationships. Printful only handles product orders.
Does Printful have a free plan for nonprofits?
Printful offers a free plan, but it still charges product costs, shipping, and per-item picking fees (around $0.95 per item). You'll also pay payment processing fees through providers like Stripe (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction). Zeffy has no fees at all.
What hidden fees does Printful charge that nonprofits should know about?
Beyond product and shipping costs, Printful charges picking fees per item and digitization fees for embroidery. Payment processing fees through third-party providers add another 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. These costs add up quickly for small fundraisers.
Can I use Printful for nonprofit fundraising events?
No. Printful only handles merchandise fulfillment and doesn't offer event ticketing, registration, or fundraising tools. You'd need to add separate platforms for those features, which means more fees and more complexity.
Is Zeffy's online store really free for selling nonprofit merchandise?
Yes. Zeffy's online store has no platform fees, transaction fees, or credit card fees. You keep 100% of your merchandise sales. Donors can leave an optional tip to support Zeffy, but it's never required.
What's the best Printful alternative for nonprofits who want to sell merch and accept donations?
Zeffy lets you run an online store, accept donations, manage events, and track donors all in one place with zero fees. Unlike Printful, you won't need to patch together multiple tools or lose money to transaction costs.
Still undecided?
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100,000+ nonprofits trust Zeffy — and keep their fees at $0.
For 7+ years, Zeffy has supported nonprofits with free, user-friendly fundraising tools.
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As a startup nonprofit with only two members, and no funding (yet) we’d need something with low (or no) fees. Zeffy was a dream come true.
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“We were incurring a ton of fees for our past fundraising platform and Zeffy has helped us receive so much more of our donations.”
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Amy R
Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago
Zeffy has been invaluable in helping me track our donors, sales, events, and revenue in one spot. The coolest thing about Zeffy is it really is free!
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Debra B
Glory to Glory Women's Mentoring Ministry
Everything about Zeffy suits us starting with (of course, NO fees) but also the ease of use and customer experience as well as their client support!!
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Carmen M
DIVINA World Foundation
Zeffy is very easy to use and ensures that every dollar quickly gets into our account.. A huge help to our work!
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Nathan C
Jiwa International
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